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Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-26
A MOTHERS MISFORTUNE.
Her children Dependent On Her
mt the Age of 32.

SAN JOSE. August 25.-Mrs. Eliza
Blake to-day filed a petition asking
that she be authorized to do business
in her own name. She alleges that
her husband and nine children are
dependent upon her for support. The
petition shows that four of the chill
dren are men, whose ages range from
18 to 32 years.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-26
For Los Angeles Indigents.

SACRAMENTO, August 25.-The State
Board of Examiners at meeting to-
day allowed the claim of Los Angeles
county for $lO,s0O, for the care of
aged persons in INDECENT circum-
stances.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-26
NOT GUILTY.
BADLY BURNED.
Serious Injuries to n Tom bstOne
DcmOise11e.

TOMBSTONE, A. T., August 25.-This
afternoon while the fourteen-year-old
daughter of +. Hattrick, merchant
tailor, was attempting to make a fire
by the use of kerosene the can ex-
ploded, covering her with the burning
fluid. In her fright and agony she
ran into and down the street half a
block, the flames streaming behind
her. As soon as the flames were ex-
tinguished it was found that the skin
was burned from her entire body, in
places on her neck and under her cor
set the flesh was burnt also.
SHE HAD LOTS OF PLUCK.
The fact of the house having caught
fire, resulting in slight damage,
seems to trouble her more than her
injuries. The physician thinks that
she inhaled the flame and may not re-
rnUnr
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-26
CHARITY CONFERENCE.
A WeIl.Attended Meeting at
Omaha.

OMAHA, August 25.-The national
conference of Charities and Correc-
tions opened here to-day. Prof. j. A.
Gillespie, of the State institute for the
deaf and dumb presided. Addresses
of welcome were made by Governor
Thayer, Ex-Governor Saunders and
others. Hon H. III. Giles, of Wis
consin, delivered an address on the
work of the organization.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-26
LAPSUS LEGIS.
An Unfortunate Error i'm the
Celebrated Ortiz PrOceedings.

CeleDfate0 OrtlZ Proceedings.
SAN Francisco, August 25.-Senor
Caledonia Ortiz, a resident of San
Francisco, died in Spain last April,
leaving estates in Spain, Mexico,
London and San Francisco to the
value OF more than 81 1000, 900, and
appointing as administrators his SON.
in-law, Captain Cozigal of the Spanish
Army and Daniel Turner, resident of
Mexico.
SHE OBJECTED TO THE CAPTAIN.
Miss Julia G. Ortiz, an unmarried
daughter, and a native OF this city,
took offense of the appointment of a
Spanish Captain as administrator of
the San Francisco estate and obtained
from the Courts special letters of ad-
ministration on the ground that neither
Cozigal or Turner could serve as they
were not residents of the State.
HE MEANT BUSINESS.
Cozigal, learning of the proceedings,
re signed his position in the army and
removed with his family to California
for the purpose of accepting the trust
of administering the estate. He asked
that letters testamentary be issued to
him and those granted to Miss Ortiz
be revoked.
A FATAL MISTAKE.
When the case came up in court
to-day the discovery was made that
all proceedings granting special letters
were fatally defective in that no notice
had been served on the executor
named in the will by Miss Ortiz, of
her notice to apply for special letters.
THE PROCEEDINGS ALL VOID.
Under the statute this rendered all
proceedings void, and Miss Ortiz will
have to begin proceedings anew. The
case was continued.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-26
PRoXY-BUYING Forbidden.
j. L. CASE.
He Purchases a Big Tract of
Land up North.

SAN Francisco, August 25.-One Of
the largest land transfers made for
some time past was effected yesterday
when Senator Frank De Long, of Ma
rim county, sold 5000 acres of his big
ranch, situated near Novato in Marin
county, to J. l. Case, owner of the fa-
nous trotter Jay-Eye-See. The price
paid for the 5000 acres was 100000.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-26
COAST CRUISERS.
Del CampO's Line will Soon BE
i'm Operation.

i'm Operation.
SAN Francisco, August 25.-Juan
Leiba, Colonel in the San Salvadorian
army, and agent of Carlos Irigoyan,
who in turn is the chief representative
of the Marquis Del Campo's steam
ship company, is in the city making
final arrangements for the new line to
run to Central America and China.
THE BOATS ARE COMING.
He says that the steamship Costa
Rica will arrive in a few days, and
will be followed by the Honduras,
Guatemala, Salvador, Nicaragua and
two others.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-26
Goldcnson,s Appeal.

SAN Francisco, August 25.-The
comparing Of the transcript on appeal
in the Goldenson case was completed
to-day, and the papers are ready for
filing in the Supreme Court.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-26
THE COLONIZATION COMPANY.
List of Directors = Amount of
Capital Stock.

SACRAMENTO, August 25.-The col
onization company which was formed
last Monday, to-day elected the fol-
lowing directors +. r. Hamilton, A..
Gallatin, d. Lubin, DIR. G.. L. Sim
mans, l.. Tozer. A committe was ap-
pointed to solicit subscriptions. The
company will inaugurate with a cap
ital stock of 100000 divided into
shares of 500 each. About $4,000
worth of stock was subscribed before
the organization.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-26
Fearful Forest Fire.

SAN LUIS OBIsro, August 25.-A
fire is ragingin the forests in the yicin-
ity of the Crinkshank mine, southern
Monterey county, and it is believed
that the mining claims will be cleared
of their timber.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-26
SANTA MARIA.
Dedication of a Masonic school
ApprOpriate Ceremonies.

SANTA MARIA, August 25.-The cor
ner-stone of new two-story brick pub
lie school building was laid to-day by
the Masonic fraternity with the usual
ceremonies. There was procession
of Masons, Odd Fellows, Knights OF
Pythias, school children and citizens
and an oration was delivered by the
Hon. Frank Adams, of San Luis
Obispo. Excursion trains were lun
from San Luis Obispo and Los Ala
mos. A large number OF people were
in attendance.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-26
TRICKY TAILORS.
Their Futile Efforts to beat
Their Creditors.

SAN Francisco, August 25.-The
firm of Jonas & Joseph, tailors, who
failed recently with 10000 worth of liza
bilities,. is accused of defrauding its
creditors, as cloth valued at $400 was
found yesterday by detectives con.
cealed in the house where a cousin OF
Joseph lives. Joseph has been ar
rested for misdemeanor.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-26
The southern Pacific Indemnity,

WASHINGTON, August 25.-The At
torney of the Southern Pacific Rail
way Company has filed with the Sec
retary of the Interior an application
for rehearing in the matter OF the
revocation OF the orders OF the with
drawal OF its indemnity.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-26
A Good Thing for the Church.

ROME, August 25.-The government
OF New South Wales having offered
300, 900 acres Of land to any mission
ary society that will undertake to
civilize the natives, the Pope has de-
cided that immediate attention be
paid to the offer in order to forestall
the Protestant societies.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-26
BOSTON BROKERS.
Their Opinion ON the TranscOn.
tinental Complications.

New YORK, August 25.-The Com
mercial Bulletin says: 1t is matter
OF Boston street gossip that the pool
opposed to the present management of
the Northern Pacific controls at pres
ent the majority of the largest
amount of stock ever voted at a
Northern Pacific election. The ques-
ton is raised whether the purchase of
proxies can be used in New York.
PRoXY-BUYING FORBIDDEN.
There is competent authority for the
statement that Elijah Smith, of the
Union Pacific party, is disobeying a
section of the New York Penal Code
by his present policy of buying all the
proxies he can lay his hands on. 1t
is limited that the party which Smith
represents may be considerably en-
barrassed at the annual meeting by
having this question brought up for
settlement. Smith denies buying any
proxies.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-26
Temperance Talk.

SYRACUSE. N. Y, August 25.-The
State Prohibition Convention was
called to order at IL O'Clock this morn
ing. DIR. 1. X. Funk was made tenn
porary Chairman and addressed the
convention.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-26
NO TIME WANTED.
THE OTHERS HAVE SETTLED.
SANTA ROSA.
The Fair Well PatrOniZed-
Luttcrell,s ADDRESS.

SANTA Rosa, August 25.-The at
tendance at the fair was much larger
han any day this week. over 5000
people being present. Hon. J. X.
Lutterell delivered an annual address
this morning before a large number OF
people. The speaker reviewed the
history of the association from its
organization, the prosperity of the
country at large and of Sonoma county.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-26
CHERRY JUICE.
Crop Failure i'm Germany Causes
an Advance of Prices.

New YORK, August 25.-Bonfort's
wine and spirit circular says: A
further advance in cherry juice has
taken place in this market, cable dis
patches having been received from
Germany announcing another rise of
five marks per hectoliter. The new
crop has turned out a total failure, so
there can only be a question OF old
goods.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-26

new, and "a in cash for 100 of the old,
the new bonds to be issued at a rate
not to exceed 500, 900 of the completed
road.
CONDITIONS OF ISSUE.
The new bonds to be issued are to
be payable forty years from date, and
bear interest at the rate OF per cent
per annum. The Southern Pacific
Company agrees to guarantee the
bonds, both principal and interest,
and to take lease of the road for a
term OF not less than forty years.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-26
MATTHEW COOK.
The Celebrated Littcratcur Passes
Quietly Away.

SACRAMENTO, August 25.-Matthew
Cook died in this city this morning,
after an illness lasting several years.
Matthew Cook was well-known
throughout the East, as for many
years he held the office of Chief Hor-
ticultural Officer of. the State of Gala
fornia He has contributed largely to
the press of this State and has issued
several books on the subject of Ento-
mology. He was in his 50th year at
the time of his death. He leaves a
wife and several children.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-26
DRESBACH,S DECISION.
He will Take His Whcat-JOy i'm
the Market.

SAN Francisco, August 25.-Price
of wheat-seller, 'S7, dropped to $l.35
this morning, full decline of five
cents from yesterday. Trading was
very light with very little excitement.
Barley, seller, 'S7, 81 cents.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The feeling was stronger in the
wheat market this afternoon, seller,
'87, advancing o $l.35. Under the
terms of the agreement between Will
lam Dresbach and those who sold him
1O5 900 tons of wheat on contract, he
would have to take the first Install
ment OF one-fourth of the wheat with
margins reduced from $2.15 to $1.70
on Saturday next.
NO TIME WANTED.
But Dresbach to-day waived addi-
tional time and notified the sellers
that he was now prepared to take the
wheat. In all about so, 900 tons OF
actual grain will be delivered to him
at an average of 50 per ton, thus hand
ing over total of $400, 900 to the sell
ers and contributing to ease the money
market.
THE OTHERS HAVE SETTLED.
A great many of those who did not
have the actual grain behind their
contracts, have already settled. There
was good feeling in grain and finan-
cial circles at the close to-day owing
to Dresbach's action.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-26
1 RUMOR DENIED.
Gaudauer Defeated.

ORIL1lA. Ont, August 25.-The
Wise-Gaudauer race was rowed this
evening, Wise winning by two lengths.
Time, 14:02.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-26
HAWAIIAN NEWS.
Kalakua's Latest PrOcla nation
-Atkins0n,s Case.

SEATTLE, w. t., August 25.-The
American bark Hope has arrived from
Honolulu, bringing Hawaiian advices
to August lst. King Kalakua has caused
a publication of the rules and regula-
tions for administering to officials,
subjects and residents, an oath to sup
port the constitution and laws Of
Hawaii also providing for the registra-
ton of voters and the holding OF the
elections.
NOT GUILTY.
AT. Atkinson, editor of the Hawaii
an Gazette, who was charged with
libeling F. S. Pratt, government otfi-
cial, had his trial on July 2lst. The
jury returned verdict of not guilty.
Atkinson has severed his connection
with that journal.
The United States steamer Adams is
in Honolulu harbor.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-26
COLOROw CORRALED.
He Requests an Audience with
Governor Adams.

hhe NcqueSsS an AuuAcuce Win
Governor Adams.
GLENwooD SPRINGS, Col, August
25.-A courier arrived at 4 o'clock this
morning, and the following message
was sent to Governor Adams: "Major
Leslie has Colorow corraled with 200
bucks. They want to see the big white
man. Won't talk to cowboy. Whites
want little fight. Soldiers must go
back, or have little fight Kendall
has only fifty-two men. This is pos
tive. All other information on these
points is false" q. M. READoN,
Brigadier General.
ANOTHER REQUEST.
A still later telegram was sent to the
Governor urging his presence at Glen
wood Springs.
THE GOVERNOR COMPLIES.
DENVER, August %. = Governor
Adams, accompanied by Congressman
Syme, Attorney-General Marsh and
Hon. VIM. Byers, left this evening
for Meeker to hold conference with
Colorow. The Governor stated that
he sincerely hoped that he will be
able to induce the Indians to return to
the agency and end the present
trouble.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-26
ANOTHER REQUEST.
THE GOVERNOR COMPLIES.

A still later telegram was sent to the
Governor urging his presence at Glen
wood Springs.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-10

Ever since the horse thief captured in
Rock Island was taken to Muscatine, be
has been Stimulating insanity At first he
refused to eat for several DAYS, and firing
o. that, has taken three square meals q
day since. All of the time he has either
refused to talk or else talked nonsense
Night before last he was awake all night
trying on The prisoners clothes and turn
ing things upside down generally. He
WAS locked up BY himself at 8 q. m. He
is said TO have a wife and child at Buffa
10. Iowa. They have been in very desti
tute circumstances, being cared for by
citizens for some time.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-10
THE HAUNTED HOUSE.
Where Stroehle's Spirit Delights to
Roam.
The Scene Last Night---A Great
Crowd. but no Ghost---spirit or
Goblin. or Whats

The Stroehle ghost stories have been
the one absorbing topic everywhere tos
day and last night. The house where the
phantom is said to appear-1428 Fourth
avenue-was surrounded BY dense
crowd from early evening until 8 O'Clock
this morning. Tba street was blocked
for several hours, though few seemed
disposed to venture into the house. AT
8 o'clock there must have been 500 pee
pie in the street. and it became necessary
to call upon the police to clear the street
Last evening Mr.. Albert Ames arrived
| from the west and removed his wife from
the house and it was occupied by six or
seven young men, who sat up all Dight,
but no ghost appeared. The spectre was
evidently little bit particular in the
choice of his company.
The crowd outside was decidedly
mixed; some were fearless-anxious to
meet the ghost face to face-while Others
almost parslyze with fear at the least
sound, and nerved by curiosity, hung
about the outskirts of the gathering and
waited, but the being which had come in
such questionable shape before revisited
not the gilmpses OF the moon. Several
of the crowd, however, made night hide
Gus if the ghost didn't, and those fools
of nature, with dispositions SO horribly
shaken with thoughts beyond the reaches
of their souls, kept up a racket all night.
There was not much sleep in that neigh>
borhOod last night Whether the intents
of the arparition were wicked or char
liable, or whether it brought with it
''airs from heaven or blasts from hell, ="
whether it WAS spirit of health or
goblin damu'd," the stores of its capers
aroused the whole neighborhood aud set
the tongues of town TO wagging as they
have not wsgged before in many long
day
As to theories. there are many who are
willing to swear by there homes they
heard the ghost and believe J P Stroehle
has come back to earth in this form.
Others think it is all Mrs. Ames' imagi-
nation and the result of nervousness at
being left alone in the house. Still others
believe it is scheme on the part of IN
terested parties to depreciate the value
of the property The ARGUS will with>
hold its opinion until it interviews the
ghost.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-10

Eleven children of assorted sizes. three
nursemaids and lady stood on parlor bal
cony on Twenty third street listening to an
organ grinders music and watched the capers
of the organ grinders monkey The lady
coaxed the monkey until he went up the rail
ing and nestled in her arms, where she petted
and caressed him to an extent that ought to
have made even monkey willing to lie still
and take his ease But with his restless
anxiety ahated not whit. he began to clam.
Der over her arms and shoulders Suddenly
he stood stock still for an instant and watched
her mouth as she talked to him. and then,
quick as lightning, one paw struck out and
snatched a set of false teeth from her mouth.
With leap and bound he was on the side
walk again, trying to put the teeth into his
own mouth. He was induced to give them
up only by the application of his masters
whip, and the lady retreated under great
confusion, not at all pleased with the crowd
which the escapade had collected New
York Sun
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-10
shocking Titiingk.

Mr.. John NJ. Hartzell, of Moline. has
startling intelligence from his daughter
Mrs. Anna circuit. who lives within
twelve miles of Grinnell, Iowa news il
Illustrative of the fact that misfortunes
never come singly. Only few weeks
ago Mrs. circuit was heresved of her hus>
band. Now the meagre news comes by
postal card that her house caught fire and
was burned one day last week, and her
only daughter, age 12 years, was burned
to death. Her other two children, both
small boys, were saved, though more or
less burned.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-10
RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.
Sale of the NlekeI-plate in Ohio.


CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug 10.-There have
been filed at the United States recorder
Office in this city two deeds of sale of the
Nickel-Plate railroad The first was trans
fer OF the entire line of the road and all the
rolling stock of the company to Frederick p
Olcott, W. K Vanderbilt, James A. Roose-
welt and John S. Kennedy This transfer
was made pursuant to orders of the courts,
and the men named were designated as pur-
chasing committee The other deed was for the
transfer of about half of the rolling stock OF
the same road and the entire property of the
road-including tracks, stations, ete-whicb
lies in Ohio extending from the boundary
line of Pennsylvania to the line of Indiana,
about 24O miles This transfer is made by
the purchasing committee to Daniel W. Cald
well, Jeptha H. Wade, George A Garretscn,
John c. Hale and Harvey H. Brown, and
the consideration was fixed at S23, SO, 600
The deeds were made out July 2, but were
not put upon record until Tuesday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-10
mpathy.

Mrs. L. l. Mott is in receipt of the
resolutions adopted at the last meeting of
the city council upon the death of ex-
Mayor James 2. Mott Mrs Mott and Mr.
Sanford Mott, desire through the COLI
umns of the ARGUS, to express their
heartfelt thanks for so handsome tribute,
and their appreciation of the mo-
tIves which prompted the resolutions.
Such testimonial, coming from those
whose duties brought them in close con-
tact, and whose relations in both private
and official capacities. gave them an in.
sight into the true character of the man,
is especially valued.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-10

An opportunity to get out of the hot
belt for ten days at less than it costs to
stay at home. C. l. hillary, N W. P.
agent of the l. B. & W. route, YVES in the
city yesterday arranging for all who wish
to avail themselves of the 81 so round
trip rate from Peoria to Niagara Falls on
Tuesday. Aug. 23d. You can get a
ticket in connection with this excursion,
from Niagara Falls to Thousand islands
and return for IS. The |. B. & W. will
have eight sleepers and FIVE chair cars at
tached to the train. leaving Peoria
Write at once to G. L. Hillary, passen.
ger agent, Peoria. ILL.,. who will give you
all the information and reserve berths
and chairs, Don't forget the rate: s. 50
from Peoria to Niagara Falls and return.
Thousand Islands and return, $3.50.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-10
G. c. TRUESDALE,
1904 Second Avenue Rock Island.
SHERIFF'S SALE.

By virtue Of an Execution and Fee Bill No s11T.
Issued out of the clerks office Of the circuit court
Of Rock Island county. and state Of Illinois. and
to me directed whereby am commanded to mai
the smouDt OF a certain judgment recently OBJ
tanned against James Cook, In favor Of j. c
Wright, out Of the lands, tenements, goods
and chattels Of the said defendant. James Cook,
have levied upon the following property,
to-wit:
The northeast quarter of section thIrty-nve 1857
and the east one hundred and twenty (i2o) acres
Of the southeast quarter Of section twenty-six
(2s). all in owpship sixteen 90, north range one
a. west Of the Fourth principal meridian. In the
county Of Rock Island and state of Illinois,
Therefore, according to said command, l shall
expose for sale, at public auction. all the right.
title and interest Of the above named James
Cook in and TO the above described property
on Thursday, the lst day Of september, 1857. at 2
O'Clock p. m, at the north door Of the residepe
Of the said James Cook, in Rural township, in the
county OF Rock Island and state Of Illinois.
for cash in hand, to satisfy said execution and
fee bill
Dated at Rock Island. this 9TH day of August,
A. D., 1887. T. S SILyIS.
Sheriff of Rock Island County. Illinois.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-10

F. L. Gidds, of Galesburg, brakeman
on the c., B. & Q. road between Gales.
burg and Savanna, was injured while
coupling cars at Fulton yesterday, bis
head being caught between projecting
rails loaded on the fat cars, and crushed
and squeezed it until the brains oozed
out. The victim of the terrible mishap
is resting well today, however.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-10

Mr.. John Bengston has purchased from
Mr. G. H Ritter the property and build
ing on the east side and Immediately ad-
joining the Bengston block on Seven
teeth street and Second avenue for
5000. and early IN the spring he will
remove the present building and put up
one of uniform height and appearance
with his present handsome business block.
1t Is improvements of this nature that
speaks more than words for Rock Islands
steady advancement.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-10

SAN Francisco, Aug. l0,-Vice President
Croker, of the Southern Pacific company,
was again before the Pacific railway commits
sion Tuesday. The question was repeated,
whether he had ever paid money to influence
legislation, and why he had paid bills with
out vouchers. He said that by advice of
counsel he refused to answer The commits
sion then went into executive session to con
slider the question of bringing proceedings in
the United States court to compel Mr..
Croker to answer
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-10

WnKEsBARRE, Pa, Aug. fO-About 2, OO1
people from the Wyoming and Lackawanna
valleys assembled at Mountain park Tuesday,
the occasion being gathering of the Prohibi-
ton hosts ard speeches from prominent lead
ers in the third party NJ j. Fleming, ed
itor of The New York Voice, in his speech
severely criticised Francis Murphy for the
latter's Inconsistency in pretending to be a
temperance man without being a political
Prohibitionist. Mrs Clara A. Hoffman, of
St Louis, addressed the assemblage in the
afternoon. Gov. St John in his address said
the Republican party and the church of
Christ was charged with the responsibility
Of the liquor traffic.